Express Entry draw #442
Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 14, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #442 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 14, 2026. IRCC issued 576 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 734, 37 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#438).
CRS cut-off
734
+37 vs previous PNP draw (#438)
Invitations
576
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #442 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 576 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 734 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 29, 2026 at 21:39:50 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 734, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 29, 2026 at 21:39:50 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of September 13, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 574 | |
| 501-600 | 20,784 | |
| 451-500 | 72,107 | |
| 491-500 | 12,590 | |
| 481-490 | 12,426 | |
| 471-480 | 16,105 | |
| 461-470 | 16,163 | |
| 451-460 | 14,823 | |
| 401-450 | 61,560 | |
| 441-450 | 13,657 | |
| 431-440 | 13,300 | |
| 421-430 | 12,064 | |
| 411-420 | 11,506 | |
| 401-410 | 11,033 | |
| 351-400 | 46,782 | |
| 301-350 | 17,240 | |
| 0-300 | 7,746 | |
| Total | 226,793 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 734 was the 7th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#438, August 31, 2026): cut-off +37, invitations 562 → 576.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026, the pool changed by +120 profiles overall and +1,257 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #444 Senior managers (389), #443 CEC (519).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #438 | August 31, 2026 | 562 | 697 |
| #435 | August 17, 2026 | 442 | 760 |
| #431 | August 4, 2026 | 507 | 768 |
| #427 | July 20, 2026 | 511 | 744 |
| #423 | July 6, 2026 | 534 | 708 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #442?+
734. IRCC invited 576 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on September 14, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 734.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #442?+
August 29, 2026 at 21:39:50 UTC. Candidates with exactly 734 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #442?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.